Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 1–3 Retail Media Search Associates, providing day-to-day direction, performance feedback, and career development support.
• Set quality standards and review processes to ensure consistent, accurate campaign execution across all team accounts.
• Build onboarding materials, training guides, and optimization playbooks to scale team capabilities and reduce reliance on institutional knowledge.
• Identify skill gaps on the team and partner with leadership to address them through coaching, training, or resource development.
• Develop retail media strategies grounded in client business goals, category dynamics, and competitive landscape — across Walmart Connect, Target Roundel, and Amazon Ads.
• Own senior client relationships independently: present strategy, performance insights, and growth recommendations with confidence and authority.
• Proactively surface growth opportunities and bring forward-looking POVs on emerging platforms, tools, and retail media trends.
• Personally manage a portfolio of retail media search campaigns — handling daily budget pacing, keyword bidding, placement adjustments, and bid-strategy refinements with hands-on precision.
• Oversee and quality-check campaign execution across the broader team portfolio, ensuring consistent accuracy and on-time delivery.
• Identify cross-portfolio patterns and apply learnings systematically to raise performance across all accounts.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on paid search experience, with at least 2 years managing retail media campaigns across Walmart Connect, Target Roundel, and Amazon Ads (Sponsored Products + Sponsored Brands).
• Skai Certification required; proven ability to guide and train others on platform mechanics and optimization strategy.
• Experience managing or mentoring junior team members; comfortable providing direct feedback and supporting professional growth.
• Strong strategic thinking — able to connect campaign-level performance to broader client business goals and translate data into clear recommendations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; comfortable leading client conversations with senior stakeholders.
• Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets for data analysis, trend identification, and client-facing performance reporting.
• Highly organized, with the ability to oversee multiple accounts and manage competing priorities across a team.
• Agency background strongly preferred.
• Open to Canadian candidates. This role is fully remote.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Advertising, or related field preferred.

Preferred

• Agency background strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Work-Life Flexibility: Fully remote work, up to 28 paid days off and winter holiday shutdowns
• Comprehensive Coverage: Choice of medical plan options via Cigna, dental and vision coverage, employer-paid life and disability insurance, retirement savings with company matching and health spending account options.
• Growth-Driven Culture: Dedicated Salt Days, learning access and formal leadership development.
• Celebration-First Mentality: Legendary team trips, seasonal socials and Salt Swag that reps your squad.
• Real Rewards: Referral and new business bonuses, phone reimbursements to support your everyday work, exclusive lifestyle perks and personalized wellness options.
• Culture of Belonging: DEI programs, active ERGs and a workplace where every voice counts.